KXXO Mixx 96.1 FM, Olympia, WA, USAWelcome to KXXO Mixx 96.1 serving the South Puget Sound of Washington State, USA! We play a mix(x) of hits from the ’80s to now to keep you happy and humming at work, home, and on the road with local updates on weather, community events, news, and South Sound traffic. KXXO covers cities and towns from the Cascades to the Coast, including Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Centralia, Chehalis, Aberdeen, Bremerton, Shelton, and everywhere in between. If it’s happening in this part of the world, you can hear about it here! Listen online at http://rdo.to/KXXO

Win TriBond!  Live with Collective Soul!

Win tickets to Live with Collective Soul July 8 at White River Amphitheatre. Also win hand-crafted, whole-bean Cutters Point Coffee. Play TriBond June 30 – July 3 at 7:40am (No contest on July 4th) with Ty and Lorri, your “Good Morning Mixx” on KXXO Mixx 96.1. The contest line is (360) 943-9696.

Win! Mary Poppins & Hands On Children’s Museum!

Win tickets to a Friday or Saturday evening performance of Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Mary Poppins – opening July 11. Also a Family Pass to the Hands On Children’s Museum where there’s a full schedule of special summer activities. Play “Mystery Voice” with Dave, Michael, and Ruby on your  Afternoon Mixx weekdays at 3:20pm June 30-July 3 (No contest on 7/4) on KXXO Mixx 96.1. Contest number is 360-943-9696. 

4th Fun! Independence Day Festivities!

The South Sound celebrates America’s Independence Day with fireworks, parades, and festivals June 28-July 5! Find out all about the local festivities by checking out KXXO’s South Sound 4th of July Fun Guide

Family Fun! Hands On’s Summer Splash!

Each week brings fresh adventures in play and learning at Hands On Children’s Museum’s Summer Splash! Festival of Fun June 21-September 1! Hands On’s calendar is packed with exciting activities and special guests designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder all season long. From up-close animal encounters and captivating stage performances to inspiring visiting artists and fan-favorite events, there’s always something new to experience at Hands On!

Free Fun! Lacey in Tune

Tune in to Lacey in Tune! Lacey Parks Culture and Recreation offers free family-friendly entertainment this summer at Huntamer Park!

The Lacey in Tune “Children’s Entertainment Series” runs Tuesdays, July 8-August 12 at 6:30pm – entertainment the entire family will love, for free! Grab some blankets or chairs and a snack, then head to Huntamer Park for an evening of fun.

Need a break from work? Bring your lunch to Huntamer Park Wednesdays, July 9-23 for Lacey in Tune “Noon Tunes.” Then, Wednesdays July 30-August 13, it’s Lacey in Tune “Evening Concerts.” Spend the evening at Huntamer Park and enjoy great music with family and friends!

If you are looking for an inexpensive date night or family night, come to Lacey in Tune “Friday Music and Movies” July 18-August 8! Concerts start at 7pm, with movies at dusk. Grab dinner or a treat from one of the food vendors onsite beginning at 6pm.

Free Fun! LoveOly Music in the Park!

Summer in Downtown Olympia is free music, community, and good vibes! Olympia Downtown Alliance presents free LoveOly Music in the Park concerts Wednesdays, July 9-30 at 6pm. Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite takeout from a downtown Olympia restaurant, then settle in for an unforgettable evening of music under the summer sky. (Concerts are at Sylvester Park except for the last one on July 30 at Port Plaza.)

Sylvester Park Concerts

  • July 9 – PC&J (6pm) | The Eclectics (7pm)
  • July 16 – Anderson Raye (6pm) | Nikko & The Night Shift (7pm)
  • July 23 – Danika Rozhanica (6pm) | Briarfinch (7pm)

Port Plaza Concert

  • July 30 – Minda Lacy (6pm) | Eden Lane, jazz & swing (7pm)

Your Community! Pust Program/Podcast!

Olympia grew up listening to Dick Pust chatting with candidates for local office and representatives from every community group one could imagine. On his Your Community program (on-air Saturdays at 7am) and podcast (on demand), Dick talks with, as he says, “people … making our lives better.” Sponsored in part by Americool Heating and Air Conditioning. If you would be interested in sponsoring “Your Community” or purchasing “Your Community” on-air and digital advertising, contact Brian Butler at 360-943-9937.

Win More! Join Loyal Listener Club!

KXXO Loyal Listener Club members get more chances to win – often an exclusive new contest in Wednesday’s email newsletter! Click here to join (it’s FREE and your info will not be shared or sold). Loyal Listeners are the first to find out what we’re doing – and they’re also our advisory panel, letting us know what we can do to improve KXXO Mixx 96.1. Join now and help us build a better KXXO Mixx 96.1!

Our Top 15! See our Songs!

Watch the videos for our Top 15 new songs! While we mix(x) songs from the ’80s to now, often hits you no longer hear on the radio, these are just the strongest of today’s hit songs.  Need to know the name of a song? Email John at jsf@KXXO.com with date/time played, sung by male or female, and any distinctive lyrics.

Listen On Your Smart Speaker

Problems getting the right Mixx 96.1 on your Alexa? Say “Alexa, Enable KXXO Skill” or click on audio below.

After you’ve done that one time, you should be able to say “Alexa, play KXXO” and be able to hear us successfully. NOTE: You will only get the correct Mixx 96.1 if you say “Play KXXO.”

Traffic Woe Foes

Follow traffic in the South Sound with KXXO Mixx 96.1 Freeway Hero traffic updates on air at 96.1 FM and the cameras and info at https://www.kxxo.com/traffic.

Listen Live On Your Smartphone!

Listen on your phone! You can get our Apple mobile streaming app at the App Store or our Android app through the Play Store. Search for KXXO!