Everything but the weather seems to be heating up this October in Boston. With events galore – from oktoberfest celebrations to Halloween parties – there’s no shortage of happenings in the Hub. And now it looks as though a new and exciting weekend series is starting up in a matter of hours.

Today, October 4, the Taza Chocolate Factory Store in Somerville will begin hosting their Choctoberfest Tasting Series. Every Saturday in October, attendees can enjoy free pairings of cheese and hard cider/beer with Taza’s stone ground chocolate.

The series begins today with 7Ate9 Bakery and Far From the Tree cider. On October, 13, the pairing will include Bantam Cider with Fiore di Nonno. Followed by a pairing with Percival Beer and Beehive Cheese on October 19. The final pairing will take place on October 25 with Peak Organics and Cedar Hollow Farms.

The new tasting series will take place every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Check here for more information on the Choctoberfest pairings.

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