Across
- 4. They light up the sky, especially around July 1 or 4.
- 5. Wide-brimmed protection for your head on hot days.
- 6. You need this to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion.
- 7. Sport played in summer, especially in the UK and South Asia.
- 8. Tomato-throwing festival held every summer in Spain.
- 9. Outdoor event with music, food, and sometimes fireworks.
- 12. Inflatable toy tossed around in sand or pools.
- 14. Simple summer shoes that make a slapping sound.
- 16. Used to ride ocean waves.
- 18. Cold treat that melts fast on hot days.
- 20. A long car adventure, often during summer vacation.
- 22. Illusion on hot days that looks like water.
- 25. Skin marks from uneven sun exposure.
- 29. Marks the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 30. Seasonal rains bringing relief and floods in some countries.
Down
- 1. Little glowing insects often seen at dusk in summer.
- 2. Known as the hottest place on Earth, especially in summer.
- 3. Cooking style that's all about grilling outdoors.
- 10. Tall, yellow plant that turns to follow the sun.
- 11. Sweet, tart drink that screams “summer.”
- 13. Noisy bugs that buzz on hot days.
- 15. Common result of too much sun, especially without sunscreen.
- 17. Famous tennis tournament held in July.
- 19. Scandinavian holiday celebrating the summer light.
- 21. Icy snack invented by an 11-year-old in 1905.
- 23. Major UK music festival, often rainy but iconic.
- 24. Calm water activity perfect for lakes in summer.
- 26. Japanese summer festival to honor ancestors.
- 27. Summer night gathering spot for roasting marshmallows.
- 28. Light pink wine that becomes trendy every summer.