RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 01, 2026 / Southern Careers Institute (SCI) is inviting families and community members across the Rio Grande Valley to celebrate Halloween at its annual Spooktacular events. The festivities will take place at SCI’s Brownsville, Harlingen and Pharr Branch Campuses throughout October, offering free, family-friendly activities, games, entertainment, giveaways and more.

Each Branch Campus will feature its own lineup of Halloween activities:

SCI Brownsville Branch Campus

📍 935 North Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78520

📅 October 29, 2026

⏰ 5–8 p.m.

Guests can enjoy games, raffle prizes, a Halloween costume competition, food vendors and a movie showing of Beetlejuice.

Vendor Coordinator: Roxanne Rodriguez — roxanne.rodriguez@scitexas.edu

SCI Harlingen Branch Campus

📍 1122 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550

📅 October 21, 2026

⏰ 5–7 p.m.

Guests can enjoy a haunted house, Trunk or Treat, raffles and giveaways.

Vendor Coordinator: Victor Barrientos — victor.barrientos@scitexas.edu

SCI Pharr Branch Campus

📍 1500 North Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577

📅 October 21, 2026

⏰ 5–7 p.m.

Guests can enjoy a variety of activities for families, including a trackless train, Connect Three basketball, an obstacle course, moon jump, sports zone games, food vendors, popcorn vendors and craft vendors.

Vendor Coordinator: Aileen Garza — aileen.garza@scitexas.edu

SCI’s annual Spooktacular events are designed to bring students, families and community members together for an evening of Halloween-themed fun in a welcoming community environment.

For additional information about SCI’s Spooktacular events in the Rio Grande Valley, community members can contact Alyssa Luna at alyssa.luna@scitexas.edu.

About Southern Careers Institute

Founded in 1960, Southern Careers Institute (SCI) has been dedicated to empowering Texas students through career-focused education. With eight campuses conveniently located in Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Pharr, San Antonio North, San Antonio South, and Waco, SCI offers a diverse array of programs designed to prepare students for successful careers and meaningful community contributions.

Our training programs encompass various fields, including Business, Beauty, Allied Health, Technology, and Trades, with options for hybrid and online learning to accommodate different learning styles. Please note that not all programs are available at every campus.

The Southern Careers Institute Austin Main campus is located at 1701 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704.

Phone: 512-432-1400

Website: scitexas.edu