Enjoying a day at a water park is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat and this year Wet ‘n’ Wild is offering several different ways to get into the park for free.

Straight-A students can get a free general admission ticket. The offer is good for a one time ticket only and is good for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. To redeem the offer, students need to present a year-end report card at the ticket window.

The park is also offering free admission for people 65 years and old through the month of July. They just need to show their Nevada’s driver’s license or identification card at any ticket window.

People who have VIP, Gold and Season Passes for the Wet ‘n’ Wild in Las Vegas can also get free admission into Wet ‘n’ Wild parks in Hawaii, Phoenix, Palm Springs and Houston. They just need to show their pass at the ticket window.

Summerlin will again host a Fourth of July parade.

The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, meaning more time for fun as many residents enjoy a long holiday weekend. Along with the parade in Summerlin, pool events and a fireworks show are planned.

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will open its first artist-in-residence program in July.

The program will feature new works by three local artists from July 4 through August 30.

A reception to mark the opening of the program will be held at the visitor center from 5 to 7 p.m. July 9. The event is open to the public. People will be able meet the artists and view their artwork. Regular entrance fees to the recreation area will apply.

The three artists were all featured in a two-week residency at Red Rock Canyon this past spring.

The artist-in-residence program promotes art awareness at places protected by the Bureau of Land Management National Landscape Conservation System.