Haunting Events in Neighborhood : Halloween: Ghoulish music and carnivals, along with a bite-sized version of ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ are among the local offerings.

In case you’re still having trouble figuring out how to scare up some Halloween fun and chills, here’s a last-minute list of community carnivals, haunted houses, spooky plays and monster mashes. Read on, if you dare. . . .

A Children’s Halloween Party is being held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Corona del Mar Library, 420 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. Admission is free. Call (714) 644-3135.

Halloween carnivals sponsored by the city of Santa Ana begin at 5:30 p.m. at El Salvador Park, 1825 W. Civic Center Drive; Jerome Park, 726 S. Center Drive; and Memorial Park, 2101 S. Flower St., Santa Ana. Admission: free. Game and activity prices vary. Call (714) 549-6887.

A Halloween carnival sponsored by the city of Tustin runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tustin Area Senior Center, 200 S. C St., Tustin. Admission: free. Game and activity prices vary. Information: (714) 544-8890.

A bite-sized version of “The Phantom of the Opera” is being staged in a garage at 5803 Holmby Court in Cypress. The 20-minute show begins at 6 p.m. and will be repeated until about 9:15. Admission: free. Call (714) 826-6911.

A Halloween Skate Party takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Skate Center, 175 N. Wayfield, Orange. Admission: $2.75, includes skate rental. Call (714) 997-5515.

The ninth annual “Haunted Crypt” horror maze continues from 7 to 10 p.m. at 13662 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove. Admission: $1 to $2. Call (714) 641-9731.

The fourth annual “Chamber of Horrors” haunted maze continues from 7 p.m. to midnight in the parking lot at Peppers restaurant, 12361 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove. Admission: $3.50 to $5.50. Call (714) 740-1333.

The 18th annual Halloween Haunt continues from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Tickets: $25. Call (714) 827-1776.

“Little Shop of Horrors” is being staged at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at Golden West College, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach. Tickets: $10. Call (714) 895-8378.

“Seance” is being staged at 8 and 11 p.m. in the Drama Lab at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets: $5. Call (714) 432-5880.

Elektric Eyes plays rock during at a costume party beginning at 8 p.m. at Peppers Golden Bear, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Admission: $10, includes food, dancing, entertainment and prizes. Call (714) 374-2327.

The Cramm Brothers and Family Affair play rock at 8 p.m. during a costume party at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Admission: $10, includes prizes for best costumes. Call (714) 496-8930.

Fun House presents its annual Halloween Bash at 8 p.m. at Old World, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. Admission: $10, includes a special effects maze, games, prizes, dancing and more. Tickets: $10. Call (213) 430-8426.

Touch of Country plays at 8 p.m. during a Halloween hoedown at the Crazy Horse Steak House, 1580 Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana. Admission: free. Call (714) 549-1512.

Johnny Monster & the Nightmares, Medicine Rattle and Heat & Dust play rock at 9 p.m. at NYC, 17th Street and Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Admission: $6. Call (714) 645-7313.

The Pocket Rockets play blues during a costume party beginning at 9 p.m. at Cafe Lido, 501 30th St., Newport Beach. Admission: $5. Call (714) 675-2968.

“Countess Dracula” is being staged at 9 p.m. at the Way Off Broadway Playhouse, 1058 E. 1st St., Santa Ana. Tickets: $12. Call (714) 547-8997. Review, this page.

A special Halloween screening of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” begins at 11 p.m. at the Balboa Theatre, 709 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Admission: $6. Admission: $6. Call (714) 675-3570.