The Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) exists to make the City of Yakima's urban core the premier place to live, work, and play. Primary activities are a facade restoration program, monthly educational breakfast meetings, free summer evening concerts, operation of a weekly Farmers' Market, maintenance of hanging flower baskets and street-level container plantings, removal of garbage and grafitti, and offering activities and advice to boost downtown's safety, appearance, economic activity, and appeal.